Laser cutting produces efficient, precise cuts with smooth, uniform edges in both small and large runs on materials up to 1 in. thick. It’s no surprise that the process has become extremely popular, and manufacturers and fabricators now rely on laser cutting more than ever. Laser Cutting Basics A laser is a source of intense […]
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Cylinders – The Forming Process Custom cylinders are made through a process that begins by putting a flat sheet of material into the laser and programming it to cut rectangles out of various materials to specific sizes. If the cylinder has any customizations or features including custom holes, windows or other shapes, these are cut
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What is Weld Distortion? Weld Distortion is the deformation or misalignment of metal components caused by the expansion and contraction of the weld metal and base metal during welding process. This occurs accidentally, and there are many techniques to avoid distorting the metal throughout the welding process. Weld Distortion occurs when an incorrect amount of
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What is the Difference Between Bending and Rolling Metal? What is the difference between bending and rolling a metal sheet? At Toledo Metal Spinning, when we fabricate our cylindrical tanks and tubes, we use the process of roll bending. Roll Bending Also known as angle bending or plate rolling, this is the process of bending
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The Planishing Process What is the process of planishing? Planishing is a highly effective technique used to reduce weld build-up and enhance the surface finish of welded areas. Planishing is Effective on a Range of Materials Planishing is a very popular process because of the variability of materials that it can handle. At Toledo Metal
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